strongly

adverb

strong·​ly ˈstrȯŋ-lē How to pronounce strongly (audio)
: in a strong manner
moving strongly and quickly forward
: to a strong or emphatic extent
She feels strongly about this issue.
They were strongly inclined to doubt him.
a dish that tastes strongly of cumin
a memory that is strongly associated with a particular song

Examples of strongly in a Sentence

in the past, the senator has always strongly opposed any suggested increase in taxes
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The vocals and riffs cut through strongly in the high-mids, resulting in a well-balanced sound. PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024 The sprawling 2nd District encompasses the entirety of New Mexico’s border with Mexico, and immigration — while a hot topic all around the country — resonates even more strongly there. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024 In large numbers, those communities believed him strongly enough to redirect their votes and restore him to the White House. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024 Her stances are closely aligned with McKenna’s. LAUSD bond has strong early support In returns through early Wednesday, Measure US is strongly ahead. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for strongly 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of strongly was before the 12th century

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“Strongly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strongly. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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